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A member asked:
Got punctured by a rusty nail, about an inch deep sideways in to my finger. it wasn't dirty,but it was rusty.got tdap 7yrs ago.do i need a shot?
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Should be fine: However, you may want to consider having a booster done the next time you go in for anything so it can keep you up to date. We expect 10 yrs out of the booster but some recommend it at 5 yrs if you toil in the landscaping business or garden much.
Answered 1/9/2018
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